HP 8560w CPU Upgrade

[abdohosny]

Dear HP and HP forum members,

I'm currently rocking an HP EliteBook 8560w with a core i7-2620M @ 2.70Ghz.

I want to change the top

 I want your suggestions for a higher  than this

I would like to hear your advice!

Thanks in advance,

abdo

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Here is the Service Manual:

Manual

See p. 24 system boards. There are different boards for dual and Quad Core proceessors. 

The i7-2640M is the only dual core on the list that is faster than what you have, and by .1 ghz only. And it has less L2 cache so likely about a push with your processor. 

If you replace the motherboard you can install as high as a i7-2860QM which is a 2.5 gz Quad Core. 

Unless you are doing computing that can use more than 2 cores (e.g. Photoshop) you would not notice a lot of difference. 

Best performance upgrade is to max the memory and install a solid state drive. That model can also take an MXM dedicated video card that can be upgraded. They are very nice machines. 

Post back with any more questions and please accept as solution if this is the answer you needed.